golfTDIdude
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I have a 2013 Golf TDI that I bought brand new.
Since then, the HPFP has had to be replaced three times.
The first time was at about 10500 miles. They never gave me an explanation on why this happened and couldn't tell me how the problem could be prevented. This new fuel pump whined almost constantly and was definitely an annoyance.
The second time was at 48000 miles. This time the alternator went out with the fuel pump and one of the belts (I think the timing belt) was completely shredded and went through the fuel system. The whole fuel system had to be replaced.
The third time was at 65000 miles. The car is currently in the shop for this replacement. Fuel was apparently leaking from the fuel pump and causing problems. It must have been very recent because I haven't seen any fuel spots beneath where I park my car. They said the timing belt is likely off as well. Could be looking at a cylinder head replacement due to complications from this, and they even mentioned possibly replacing the engine.
Incredibly grateful that I went for a good 125,000 mile warranty as it looks like this will be covered. Still, this has resulted in never feeling completely safe driving this car. I never know when or where this is going to happen.
I always make sure to get my diesel from high-turnover stations. It's usually from a well-trafficked Stripes down the road or from Shell or Exxon in downtown Houston. That being said, none of these HPFP failures were deemed to be a result of fuel-contamination or low-quality fuel. In fact, no explanation was given by either dealership on why this is happening or how it can be prevented.
If any of you are interested I'll do what I can to get a full report from the dealerships for each event.
Since then, the HPFP has had to be replaced three times.
The first time was at about 10500 miles. They never gave me an explanation on why this happened and couldn't tell me how the problem could be prevented. This new fuel pump whined almost constantly and was definitely an annoyance.
The second time was at 48000 miles. This time the alternator went out with the fuel pump and one of the belts (I think the timing belt) was completely shredded and went through the fuel system. The whole fuel system had to be replaced.
The third time was at 65000 miles. The car is currently in the shop for this replacement. Fuel was apparently leaking from the fuel pump and causing problems. It must have been very recent because I haven't seen any fuel spots beneath where I park my car. They said the timing belt is likely off as well. Could be looking at a cylinder head replacement due to complications from this, and they even mentioned possibly replacing the engine.
Incredibly grateful that I went for a good 125,000 mile warranty as it looks like this will be covered. Still, this has resulted in never feeling completely safe driving this car. I never know when or where this is going to happen.
I always make sure to get my diesel from high-turnover stations. It's usually from a well-trafficked Stripes down the road or from Shell or Exxon in downtown Houston. That being said, none of these HPFP failures were deemed to be a result of fuel-contamination or low-quality fuel. In fact, no explanation was given by either dealership on why this is happening or how it can be prevented.
If any of you are interested I'll do what I can to get a full report from the dealerships for each event.
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